The Assignment: Write a two page topic proposal using MLA format in which you propose your research question and the reasons you would like to approach the issue. This assignment is worth 10% of the total grade for the course. How-to: You will be focusing your research on the topic you explored in response to the critical analysis and synthesis essays. The specific issue you select should be one that can be addressed in the space and time allowed, and by someone with your level of expertise. In other words, be wary of issues that are too technical, learned, or specialized. In your proposal, define your research by answering each of the following:
What am I writing about? (topic)
What am I going to explore about the topic? (issue)
Why am I writing about this topic? (purpose)
Why should my readers(s) be interested in my controlling idea? (audience)
Prepare your proposal in essay format. Include an introduction and conclusion. Be sure that the introduction contains a thesis. Please highlight the thesis. Your proposal should show that you’ve spent time thinking about the topic and possible approaches. Do not just list the question and then write the answer. If you allude to the work of others in your proposal, credit them appropriately. I will approve your research during peer review week.
Requirements:
Please write in present tense. You may write in first person, if appropriate.
I must approve your proposal before you are cleared to use it as the basis for your research. If I don't approve your first proposal, I will work with you when possible to modify your choice. Please be aware that responsibility for gaining approval rests with you. Final papers written on topics/issues that have not been approved will not be graded and you will fail the course.
Cite all outside sources, if you use them. Include a Work Cited Page, and prepare using MLA format. Failure to cite outside sources or include a Work Cited page will result in a grade of F for the paper.
Please ensure that the proposal turned in for grading represents a significant revision to the first draft.
The final revision of the proposal must measure a minimum of two full pages.
Criteria for Evaluation:
Due consideration given to topic, the individual issue, purpose and audience.
Meets the requirements stated for the assignment.
Other criteria previously stated in the course syllabus
Due Dates for Writers:
Save the essay with your first initial followed by your last name and then the essay type: Example: SDoggProposal
Post your draft TO YOUR PERSONAL WIKI PAGE by the beginning of class on November 13.
Print one copy of your proposal and bring it with you to class for peer review. (Please see the syllabus for penalties for failure to have a draft on peer review day.)
Due Dates for Readers performing Peer Review:
Download your classmate’s proposal.
Use the Peer Review Guidelines to make inline comments.
Include your name as peer reviewer at the end of your comments.
On Nov. 15, upload the proposal you peer reviewed to your Wiki for your classmate to use for revision. Print one copy to bring with you to class to give to the instructor.
Final Due Dates:
Your workshopped, revised proposals will be turned in along with the final research paper by the beginning of class on final exam day. Upload these to your personal Wiki page with Final added to the document name:
Example: SDoggProposalFinal. (Please see the syllabus for information about late submission of essay assignments.)
The Assignment:
Write a two page topic proposal using MLA format in which you propose your research question and the reasons you would like to approach the issue. This assignment is worth 10% of the total grade for the course.
How-to:
You will be focusing your research on the topic you explored in response to the critical analysis and synthesis essays. The specific issue you select should be one that can be addressed in the space and time allowed, and by someone with your level of expertise. In other words, be wary of issues that are too technical, learned, or specialized.
In your proposal, define your research by answering each of the following:
Prepare your proposal in essay format. Include an introduction and conclusion. Be sure that the introduction contains a thesis. Please highlight the thesis. Your proposal should show that you’ve spent time thinking about the topic and possible approaches. Do not just list the question and then write the answer. If you allude to the work of others in your proposal, credit them appropriately.
I will approve your research during peer review week.
Requirements:
Criteria for Evaluation:
Due Dates for Writers:
Example: SDoggProposal
Due Dates for Readers performing Peer Review:
Final Due Dates:
Your workshopped, revised proposals will be turned in along with the final research paper by the beginning of class on final exam day. Upload these to your personal Wiki page with Final added to the document name:
Example: SDoggProposalFinal.
(Please see the syllabus for information about late submission of essay assignments.)
Peer Review Questions for the Research Proposal
Find AND LABEL the following:
Does it measure a minimum of 2 full pages?
Is it in MLA format?
Is the research question in the form of a question?